Lead Visionary for Neurological Research
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Neuroscience Foundation is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to drive its next phase of growth, elevating the organization's global profile in the fight against brain disease.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a world-renowned neuroscience foundation through transformational change, expanding a revenue base while shaping the future direction of the organization.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership - Set foundation direction and drive innovative research initiatives
* Financial Stewardship - Oversee clinical trial finances and budget management across multiple projects
* Team Development - Lead foundation staff and support researchers
* Stakeholder Engagement - Build relationships with funding bodies, donors, and research partners
* Fundraising Growth - Expand untied funding streams and donor engagement opportunities
* Operational Excellence - Implement new systems and processes to enhance research management
* Partnership Building - Leverage collaborations within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
About the Ideal Candidate:
We seek a visionary leader who thrives on both big-picture strategy and operational detail, bringing strong strategic and general management skills. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional stakeholder management abilities, problem-solving acumen, and the vision to reimagine how the RMHNF operates.
Benefits:
Join an organization where your leadership will directly impact millions of lives affected by brain disease globally. Work alongside world-leading neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroscientists in Australia's most dynamic medical research precinct, with the autonomy to shape the foundation's future direction.
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in finance, health sciences, medical administration, or research management. Demonstrated leadership experience, budget management expertise, and innovative mindset.